Sealing seams and plugging holes!

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Sealing seams and plugging holes! Jul 29, 2015 15:42:05 GMT -8 via mobile

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Post by vandercc on Jul 29, 2015 15:42:05 GMT -8

Hello all,

I just recently purchased a 75' Dodge Executive RV. It's in great shape, but needs a little exterior maintenance. I'd appreciate some expertise on the following:

1. What's the best product to use for sealing exterior seams around windows, vents, doors, j-channel, etc?

2. The shell of the RV has numerous small holes, no bigger than a nail head, which I assume to be form 40 years of strikes from road debris. What's the best way to fill these jokes without going the route of patching, sanding, priming, and painting a significant portion of the RV?

Appreciate your help!

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Sealing seams and plugging holes! Jul 29, 2015 21:36:15 GMT -8 SusieQ likes this

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Post by vikx on Jul 29, 2015 21:36:15 GMT -8

Welcome Vandercc!

VTT is a vintage oriented board and dedicated to correct repairs:

Most of us do not use sealants. Instead, we remove the J rail, windows, etc. and install new putty tape. Also, removing the windows gives a good look at the framing to see if some wood work is needed. A sealant is a patch at best and will not last.

Please post a picture or two of your small holes. Seeing them will give us a better idea on how to help. Sometimes, small holes are caused by aluminum corrosion (or steel). In that case, it's better to consider new skins rather than patch.

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vandercc New Member Posts: 2 Currently Offline	Sealing seams and plugging holes! Jul 30, 2015 3:43:53 GMT -8 via mobile Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by vandercc on Jul 30, 2015 3:43:53 GMT -8 Thanks for the reply vikx! I'll get some photos posted shortly. I appreciate your insights. Would much prefer to do it the right way.

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Sealing seams and plugging holes! Jul 30, 2015 5:42:11 GMT -8

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Post by bigbill on Jul 30, 2015 5:42:11 GMT -8

Are you talking about random holes in the surface skin, if so that is most likely caused by corrosion starting from the inside. There is not a good solution that I am aware of. Many of the smooth sided campers from the late 70s and early 80s had that problem. Some people just sealed them with clear sealers but it made the camper look like it had chicken pox. There was many thoughts on that problem but never heard of a solution.

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